Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Academics; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic specialist school in Swindon is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its team. The role involves guiding students, adapting classroom strategies to their needs, and leading lessons while supporting students with additional needs. This full-time position offers teacher training opportunities and aims to empower students to reach their full potential.

Benefits

Teacher Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a Specialist, Primary, or Secondary education setting is necessary.
• A relevant degree or qualification would be beneficial but not mandatory.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to supporting students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and ensure support within the classroom.
• Lead lessons and adapt educational methods to individual student needs.
• Collaborate with SENCO to implement appropriate education plans (IEPs).

Skills

Guiding students

Classroom adaptation

Leadership

Collaboration with SENCO

Enthusiasm for supporting students

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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HLTA – Swindon, Wiltshire

Full Time – April Start

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to progress your career?
Are you an HLTA looking for a senior role in a specialist setting?

A fantastic specialist school in Swindon, Wiltshire are looking to bring on a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the community this April! The school supports students with ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties or complex needs. They are looking for a confident HLTA who is passionate about supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities of an HLTA :

* Guiding students and ensure support within the classroom
* Learn students’ individual needs and adapt classroom approach to suit them
* Extra responsibility of leading lessons
* Collaborating with SENCO to implement appropriate education plans (IEP’s) for students

The school have excellent facilities and resources for you to make use of throughout lessons and supporting the students. As an HLTA, you will follow the school’s encouragement of helping students develop independence and functional skills!

Previous experience as a TA is necessary – this can be in a Specialist, Primary or Secondary education setting. A relevant degree or qualification would be beneficial but not mandatory. The most important thing is enthusiasm and dedication to supporting students!

If you are looking to take the next step in your career within the education industry while helping students reach their full potential then this role is for you!

* Higher Level Teaching Assistant
* Based in Swindon, Wiltshire
* Teacher Training Opportunities
* Full Time, 8:30 – 3:30pm
* £100 - £120 per day